Aromatherapy machine

By using an air pump module and sensor system, the problem of inaccurate adjustment of the release speed and intensity of aroma in the aroma diffuser box has been solved, realizing intelligent control of the aroma diffuser and efficient use of resources, adapting to different environmental needs.

CN224307612UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing aromatherapy boxes have poor precision in adjusting the speed and intensity of aroma release, and they also waste a lot of resources, making it impossible to accurately control the release according to environmental needs.

Method used

It employs an air pump module and sensor system. The speed and intensity of aromatherapy release are controlled by adjusting the air pump module's setting. Environmental changes are monitored by a mass sensor and a CO2 sensor, and the display screen allows for real-time adjustment and precise replacement of essential oils.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise adjustment of aroma release speed and intensity, reduces resource waste, provides users with flexible and consistent effects according to their needs, achieves precise control of aroma gas, achieves effective control of aromatherapy, and realizes the intelligence and environmental adaptability of aroma diffusers.

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Abstract

This invention provides an aromatherapy diffuser, comprising an upper shell and an upper shell bottom connected together, forming a first installation space between them; an air pump module disposed on the upper shell bottom and located within the first installation space; a mist outlet and an air inlet are provided on the top wall of the upper shell, and a liquid inlet is provided on the upper shell bottom; the air inlet of the air pump module is connected to the air inlet; the essential oil atomization release port of the air pump module is connected to the mist outlet and the liquid inlet; an essential oil bottle is disposed inside the main shell; the essential oil bottle is connected to the liquid inlet; the main shell and the upper shell bottom are detachably connected; an adjustment switch is provided on the upper shell, and the adjustment switch is electrically connected to the air pump module. This invention allows adjustment of the air pump module's speed and intensity via the adjustment switch, thereby adjusting the aromatherapy release speed and intensity according to the environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aromatherapy technology, specifically to an aromatherapy diffuser. Background Technology

[0002] An aromatherapy box is a small box used to store and diffuse aromatherapy materials such as essential oils or dried flowers. An aromatherapy box typically consists of a body and a lid. The interior of the body holds the aromatherapy materials, and the lid has ventilation holes or openwork patterns to allow the fragrance to escape. Some aromatherapy boxes also have adjustable vent valves to control the speed and intensity of fragrance diffusion as needed.

[0003] However, aromatherapy boxes have the following problems: First, relying solely on the evaporation of essential oils, the release speed and intensity are very limited, sometimes failing to meet the required release speed and intensity, and the adjustment through the vent valve is not precise; second, after the essential oils in the aromatherapy box are used up, the empty box is usually thrown away and a new aromatherapy box is replaced, resulting in a waste of resources.

[0004] Patent document CN212447044U discloses a fragrance box with fragrance diffusion adjustment function, including a box base, a box lid, a fragrance diffuser, an adjustment plate disposed inside the box lid, and an annular support block disposed inside the box base. The fragrance diffuser has several fragrance diffusion holes evenly distributed on its side wall, and the adjustment plate has several adjustment holes evenly distributed on its side wall. A fragrance release channel is reserved between the adjustment holes and the fragrance diffusion holes. The upper surface of the annular support block has a connector for fixing the fragrance diffuser. The lower surface of the fragrance diffuser and the inner wall of the box base enclose a storage chamber for containing the fragrance. The box base has a locking component for fixing the box lid. However, this patent document adjusts the fragrance diffusion rate by changing the size of the fragrance release channel, which still has the drawbacks of poor adjustment precision and resource waste. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an aromatherapy diffuser.

[0006] An aroma diffuser according to the present invention includes: an aroma diffuser mechanism and an oil storage structure;

[0007] The aromatherapy mechanism includes: an upper shell, an upper shell bottom, and an air pump module; the upper shell and the upper shell bottom are connected and arranged to form a first installation space between them; the air pump module is disposed on the upper shell bottom and located within the first installation space;

[0008] The top wall of the upper shell is provided with a mist outlet and an air inlet, and the bottom of the upper shell is provided with a liquid inlet; the air intake of the air pump module is connected to the air inlet; the essential oil atomization release port of the air pump module is connected to the mist outlet and the liquid inlet.

[0009] The oil storage structure includes: a main shell and an essential oil bottle, wherein the essential oil bottle is disposed inside the main shell; the essential oil bottle is connected to the liquid inlet.

[0010] The main housing and the bottom of the upper housing are detachably connected; the upper housing is provided with an adjustment switch, which is electrically connected to the air pump module and can adjust the speed of the air pump module.

[0011] Preferably, the main housing and the bottom of the upper housing are fitted together by a groove structure;

[0012] When the aromatherapy mechanism is pulled up, the main housing and the bottom of the upper housing can be separated.

[0013] Preferably, the essential oil bottle is connected to the liquid inlet via a threaded structure.

[0014] Preferably, the air pump module is fixed to the upper bottom shell by screws and screw holes.

[0015] Preferably, the air intake is connected to the air inlet via a first plastic hose;

[0016] The essential oil atomization release port is provided with a three-way structure, which is connected to the mist outlet and the liquid inlet through a second plastic hose.

[0017] Preferably, the upper housing and the bottom of the upper housing are fixed to each other by screw holes.

[0018] Preferably, the aroma diffuser also includes: a sensing mechanism;

[0019] The sensing mechanism includes: a lower housing, a lower housing bottom, a mass sensor, and a CO2 sensor;

[0020] The lower housing and the lower housing bottom are connected and arranged to form a second installation space between the lower housing and the lower housing bottom;

[0021] The lower housing has a grid and reserved holes for a mass sensor on its side wall;

[0022] The mass sensor and the CO2 sensor are disposed on the bottom of the lower shell and located within the second mounting space;

[0023] The CO2 sensor can contact the outside air through the grille to measure the CO2 concentration in the indoor space;

[0024] The upper surface of the mass sensor is connected to the lower surface of the main housing through a pre-drilled hole, enabling it to measure the mass changes of the aromatherapy mechanism and the oil storage structure.

[0025] Preferably, the CO2 sensor is glued to the bottom of the lower housing;

[0026] The mass sensor is fixed to the bottom of the lower shell by screws and screw holes.

[0027] Preferably, the lower housing and the bottom of the lower housing are fixed to each other by screw holes;

[0028] The upper surface of the mass sensor is fixed to the lower surface of the main housing by screws and screw holes.

[0029] Preferably, the aroma diffuser also includes: a display screen;

[0030] A groove is provided on the side wall of the main housing, and the display screen is fixed in the groove;

[0031] The mass sensor and the CO2 sensor are electrically connected to the display screen.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0033] 1. This utility model can adjust the speed and intensity of the air pump module by adjusting the switch, thereby adjusting the release speed and intensity of the aromatherapy according to the environment.

[0034] 2. The aromatherapy mechanism and oil storage structure of this utility model are installed by means of a groove structure. They can be separated by pulling upwards. The essential oil bottle and the liquid inlet are connected by a threaded structure. After separating the aromatherapy mechanism and the oil storage structure, the essential oil bottle can be unscrewed to replace it or to inject essential oil into it, without having to replace the entire structure.

[0035] 3. The aroma diffuser of this utility model is also equipped with a mass sensor and a CO2 sensor. The value measured by the CO2 sensor can be used as a reference for the user so that the user can better know the value to be adjusted. The value measured by the mass sensor essentially reflects the change of the essential oil bottle, so that the user can replace the essential oil bottle in time.

[0036] 4. The aroma diffuser of this utility model is also equipped with a display screen, which makes it easier to observe the measurement values ​​of the sensor and the CO2 sensor. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aroma diffuser of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 This is an explosion diagram of the aroma diffuser of this utility model.

[0040] The diagram shows:

[0041] Aromatherapy Unit 1, Display Screen 211

[0042] Upper casing 11 Essential oil bottle 212

[0043] Fog outlet 111 Sensing mechanism 3

[0044] Air inlet 112, lower housing 31

[0045] Top shell bottom 12 grille 311

[0046] Liquid inlet 121; Mass sensor reserved hole 312

[0047] Air pump module 122, lower shell bottom 32

[0048] Oil storage structure 2, mass sensor 321

[0049] Main housing 21 CO2 sensor 322 Detailed Implementation

[0050] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the present invention in any way. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention. These all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0051] Example 1:

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides an aroma diffuser, including: an aroma diffuser mechanism 1 and an oil storage structure 2; the aroma diffuser mechanism 1 includes: an upper shell 11, an upper shell bottom 12, and an air pump module 122; the upper shell 11 and the upper shell bottom 12 are connected and arranged, forming a first installation space between the upper shell 11 and the upper shell bottom 12; the air pump module 122 is disposed on the upper shell bottom 12 and located within the first installation space; the top wall of the upper shell 11 is provided with a mist outlet 111 and an air inlet 112, and the upper shell bottom 12 is provided with a liquid inlet 121; The air intake port of the pump module 122 is connected to the air inlet 112; the essential oil atomization release port of the air pump module 122 is connected to the mist outlet 111 and the liquid inlet 121; the oil storage structure 2 includes: a main housing 21 and an essential oil bottle 212, the essential oil bottle 212 is disposed inside the main housing 21; the essential oil bottle 212 is connected to the liquid inlet 121; the main housing 21 and the upper shell bottom 12 are detachably connected; an adjustment switch is provided on the upper housing 11, the adjustment switch is electrically connected to the air pump module 122, and can adjust the speed of the air pump module 122.

[0053] The aroma diffuser also includes a sensing mechanism 3; the sensing mechanism 3 includes a lower housing 31, a lower housing bottom 32, a mass sensor 321, and a CO2 sensor 322; the lower housing 31 and the lower housing bottom 32 are connected and arranged to form a second installation space between them; a grid 311 and a reserved hole 312 for the mass sensor are provided on the side wall of the lower housing 31; the mass sensor 321 and the CO2 sensor 322 are arranged on the lower housing bottom 32 and located in the second installation space; the CO2 sensor 322 can contact the outside air through the grid 311 to measure the CO2 concentration in the indoor space; the upper surface of the mass sensor 321 passes through the reserved hole 312 and is connected to the lower surface of the main housing 21, and can measure the mass change of the aroma diffuser 1 and the oil storage structure 2.

[0054] The aroma diffuser also includes: a display screen 211; a groove is provided on the side wall of the main housing 21, and the display screen 211 is fixed in the groove; a mass sensor 321 and a CO2 sensor 322 are electrically connected to the display screen 211.

[0055] The main housing 21 and the upper shell bottom 12 are fitted together via a groove structure; when the aromatherapy mechanism 1 is pulled up, the main housing 21 and the upper shell bottom 12 can be separated. The essential oil bottle 212 is connected to the liquid inlet 121 via a threaded structure. The air pump module 122 is fixed to the upper shell 12 via screw holes. The air inlet is connected to the air inlet 112 via a first plastic hose; the essential oil atomization release port is provided with a three-way structure, which is connected to the mist outlet 111 and the liquid inlet 121 via a second plastic hose. The upper housing 11 and the upper shell bottom 12 are fixed together via screw holes.

[0056] The CO2 sensor 322 is glued to the bottom of the lower housing 32; the mass sensor 321 is fixed to the bottom of the lower housing 32 by screws and screw holes. The lower housing 31 and the bottom of the lower housing 32 are fixed to each other by screws and screw holes; the upper surface of the mass sensor 321 is fixed to the lower surface of the main housing 21 by screws and screw holes.

[0057] Example 2:

[0058] Those skilled in the art can understand this embodiment as a more specific description of Embodiment 1.

[0059] This embodiment provides an intelligent aromatherapy concentration controller that promotes sleep or cognition. It comprises three main components: an aromatherapy structure 1, an oil storage structure 2, and a sensing mechanism 3. Based on the structure of Embodiment 1, it combines an existing controller to achieve intelligent adjustment.

[0060] Users can add different aromatherapy essential oils (such as improving sleep quality or cognitive performance) to the essential oil bottle 212 according to different usage scenarios. The essential oil bottle 212 with added aromatherapy essential oil is engaged with the liquid inlet 121 of the bottom of the upper shell 12 of the aromatherapy mechanism 1 through a threaded structure, so that the essential oil bottle 212 and the bottom of the upper shell 12 are fixed together. The bottom of the upper shell 12 and the main shell 21 are engaged by a groove. In the normal working state, the essential oil bottle 212 is contained within the main shell 21; in the non-working state, the user can easily separate the aromatherapy mechanism 1 from the main shell 21 by lifting it up and down, thereby further realizing the operation of separating the essential oil bottle 212 from the bottom of the upper shell 12 and replenishing the essential oil bottle 212 with aromatherapy essential oil.

[0061] The air pump module 122 in the aromatherapy mechanism 1 is fixed to the upper bottom shell 12 by screws and screw holes. Two plastic hoses extend from the air pump module: one connects to the air inlet 112 of the upper shell 11, serving as the air intake passage for the air pump module; the other connects via a three-way connector to the mist outlet 111 of the upper shell 11 and the essential oil bottle 212 of the oil storage structure 2, serving as the passage for pressurized air atomization and the release of atomized essential oil. The upper shell 11 and the upper bottom shell 12 are fixed together by screws and screw holes.

[0062] The front of the main housing 21 of the oil storage structure 2 has a groove that matches the size of the operation module 211, and the operation module 211 is fixed in the groove by adhesive. The operation module 211 is a touch screen display used to display the working status of the aroma diffuser. Users can also preset the working mode and working scene of the aroma diffuser on the operation module 211.

[0063] The CO2 sensor 322 is fixed to the lower shell bottom 32 of the sensing mechanism 3 by adhesive. The lower shell 31 and the lower shell bottom 32 are fixed together by screws and screw holes. The CO2 sensor 322 can contact the outside air through the grille 311 on the lower shell 31 to monitor the CO2 concentration in the indoor space. The mass sensor 321 is fixed to the lower shell bottom 32 by screws and screw holes. The upper surface of the mass sensor 321 passes through the mass sensor reserved space 312 in the lower shell 31 and is fixed to the lower surface of the main shell 21 by screws and screw holes. The mass sensor 321 provides complete support for the aromatherapy mechanism 1 and the oil storage structure 2. The mass sensor 321 can monitor the mass changes of the aromatherapy mechanism 1 and the oil storage structure 2.

[0064] This embodiment solves the problem of fine-grained control of the concentration of the aromatherapy environment created by the aromatherapy machine by adopting the operation module 211. It can adjust the start and stop time and operation cycle of the air pump in real time according to the preset user usage scenario needs and the optimal aromatherapy exposure to promote the needs (such as studying, working or sleeping), thereby achieving the effect of accurately controlling the dose of aromatherapy substances exposed to people in the room and realizing precise control of aromatherapy concentration based on user usage scenario.

[0065] This embodiment solves the problem that traditional aromatherapy diffusers cannot accurately provide users with the correspondence between the diffuser's operating level and the essential oil release rate based on the type of aromatherapy essential oil by adopting the structure of the mass sensor 321. This allows users to accurately adjust the exposure dose of aromatherapy essential oil according to their own needs.

[0066] This embodiment, by employing the structure of a CO2 sensor 322, solves the problem that traditional aroma diffusers cannot obtain the indoor air exchange rate and therefore cannot provide users with the relationship between the operating level of the aroma diffuser and the concentration of indoor aromatherapy substances. This enables users to accurately create the desired aromatherapy concentration in indoor spaces with different ventilation rates.

[0067] People experience various work and life scenarios in their daily lives, including leisure, study, office work, and sleep. Therefore, it is necessary to create different environmental conditions based on these differences in behavior. In this embodiment, to create a suitable aromatherapy environment, essential oil from the essential oil bottle 212 is drawn into the aromatherapy device 1, and then atomized and released into the air by the air pump module 122. Furthermore, this embodiment integrates a mass sensor module 321 to acquire the mass rate of essential oil release in real time, and a CO2 sensor module 322 to acquire the indoor CO2 concentration in real time and calculate the room's ventilation rate. These two sensors ensure precise adjustment of the aromatherapy concentration created by the aromatherapy device, stabilizing the concentration at a level that promotes improved sleep quality or cognitive performance in users.

[0068] Due to their inherent working principle, aromatherapy devices, without additional sensing and adjustment equipment, can only regulate the start-stop interval of the air pump, and cannot effectively regulate the concentration of released aromatherapy substances. To address this, existing technologies include aromatherapy diffusers with adjustable concentrations. Chinese patent application number 202320441795.4 discloses an aromatherapy diffuser that can adjust and control the concentration of volatile aromatherapy substances. This diffuser allows users to freely adjust and control the concentration of volatile aromatherapy substances during use by adjusting the movable support rod and the shielding strip. However, this patent only achieves the adjustment of the aromatherapy substances released by the diffuser, and does not truly control the exposure dose to individuals. If users use different types of essential oils, due to the different physicochemical properties of the essential oils, the release rates of different essential oils will differ under the same adjustment mode, and the device cannot effectively adjust for this difference. It also fails to effectively monitor the indoor environment for creating aromatherapy and provide feedback on the adjustment of the air pump's operating mode; and it fails to provide users with reasonable aromatherapy solutions based on their actual needs (such as improving sleep quality, cognitive abilities, etc.).

[0069] This invention allows for adjustment of the air pump module's setting via a switch, thereby regulating the aromatherapy release speed and intensity to suit the desired environment.

[0070] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0071] The specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the substantive content of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

Claims

1. An aroma diffuser, characterized in that, include: Aromatherapy mechanism (1) and oil storage structure (2); The aromatherapy mechanism (1) includes: an upper shell (11), an upper shell bottom (12), and an air pump module (122); the upper shell (11) and the upper shell bottom (12) are connected and arranged, forming a first installation space between the upper shell (11) and the upper shell bottom (12); the air pump module (122) is disposed on the upper shell bottom (12) and located within the first installation space; The top wall of the upper shell (11) is provided with a mist outlet (111) and an air inlet (112), and the bottom of the upper shell (12) is provided with a liquid inlet (121); the air inlet of the air pump module (122) is connected to the air inlet (112); the essential oil atomization release port of the air pump module (122) is connected to the mist outlet (111) and the liquid inlet (121); The oil storage structure (2) includes: a main shell (21) and an essential oil bottle (212), wherein the essential oil bottle (212) is disposed inside the main shell (21); the essential oil bottle (212) is connected to the liquid inlet (121); The main housing (21) and the upper housing bottom (12) are detachably connected; an adjustment switch is provided on the upper housing (11), and the adjustment switch is electrically connected to the air pump module (122) and can adjust the gear of the air pump module (122); The aroma diffuser also includes: a sensing mechanism (3); The sensing mechanism (3) includes: a lower housing (31), a lower housing bottom (32), a mass sensor (321), and a CO2 sensor (322).

2. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main shell (21) and the upper shell bottom (12) are fitted together by a groove structure; When the aromatherapy mechanism (1) is pulled up, the main housing (21) and the upper shell bottom (12) can be separated.

3. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The essential oil bottle (212) is connected to the liquid inlet (121) through a threaded structure.

4. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air pump module (122) is fixed to the bottom of the upper shell (12) by screws and screw holes.

5. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air intake is connected to the air inlet (112) via a first plastic hose; The essential oil atomization release port is provided with a three-way structure, which is connected to the mist outlet (111) and the liquid inlet (121) through a second plastic hose.

6. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper shell (11) and the upper shell bottom (12) are fixed to each other by screw holes.

7. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower housing (31) and the lower housing bottom (32) are connected and arranged, and a second installation space is formed between the lower housing (31) and the lower housing bottom (32); The lower housing (31) is provided with a grid (311) and a reserved hole (312) for a mass sensor on its side wall. The mass sensor (321) and the CO2 sensor (322) are disposed on the bottom of the lower shell (32) and located within the second mounting space; The CO2 sensor (322) can contact the outside air through the grille (311) to measure the CO2 concentration in the indoor space; The upper surface of the mass sensor (321) is connected to the lower surface of the main housing (21) through the reserved hole (312) of the mass sensor, and can measure the mass change of the aromatherapy mechanism (1) and the oil storage structure (2).

8. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The CO2 sensor (322) is glued to the bottom of the lower shell (32); The mass sensor (321) and the bottom shell (32) are fixed to each other by screw holes.

9. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower housing (31) and the lower housing bottom (32) are fixed to each other by screw holes; The upper surface of the mass sensor (321) and the lower surface of the main housing (21) are fixed to each other by screws and screw holes.

10. The aroma diffuser according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aroma diffuser also includes: a display screen (211); The main housing (21) has a groove on its side wall, and the display screen (211) is fixed in the groove; The mass sensor (321) and the CO2 sensor (322) are electrically connected to the display screen (211).